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Steven Low · 11-07-2008, 02:03 PM

Immediately after from what I've experienced is the best time. However, within a couple hours does help as well.

Basically, (IMO) if you do it anytime before you sleep -- which is the most anabolic time your body undergoes -- limiting the inflammation with the cold shower/ice bath so the body can repair itself more efficiently will work.

I've never tried working out in the morning and taking a cold shower at night, but I assume it would help as well based on this line of thought.

11-07-2008, 02:03 PM	#2
Steven Low Super Moderator Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 3,091	Immediately after from what I've experienced is the best time. However, within a couple hours does help as well. Basically, (IMO) if you do it anytime before you sleep -- which is the most anabolic time your body undergoes -- limiting the inflammation with the cold shower/ice bath so the body can repair itself more efficiently will work. I've never tried working out in the morning and taking a cold shower at night, but I assume it would help as well based on this line of thought. __________________ *Posts NOT* intended as professional medical, training or nutrition advice.** Site // Bodyweight Strength Training Article // Overcoming Gravity Bodyweight Book